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MTN Foundation, UN Women to empower 200 women entrepreneurs
By Izuchukwu Mayor, Lagos MTN Foundation and United Nations Women are said to have signed a Memorandum of…
Stakeholders seek improved data to strengthen women’s health
Stakeholders in women’s health have called for improved data and measurement systems to better address women’s health needs…
NGX Group, CSCS, WIMBIZ ring the bell for gender equality
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), in partnership with the Central Securities Clearing System…
Firm unveils $100,000 fund to support women entrepreneurs
A non-governmental social impact organisation, Tech Herfrica, has unveiled a $100,000 RuralMarket Fund to promote digital and financial…
ACCI advances gender reforms, defines women-owned businesses
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), with support from the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility, has…
CAN sues for stronger legislation to protect victims of GBV
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday, advocated stronger enforcement mechanisms to protect victims of gender-based violence…
Researcher develops gender-responsive tool for climate change
A researcher and lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Dr Chinwoke Ifeanyi-Obi, has developed a…
NGO, partner train female lawyers on climate change litigation
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Natural Justice, with support from African Activists for Climate Justice, has launched a two-day…
AI threatens one in four jobs – but transformation, not replacement, is the real risk
Women and clerical workers face the highest risk of their roles being radically transformed by Artificial Intelligence, prompting…
Communications ministry urges private sector to invest in women-led tech
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has urged the private sector to invest in women-led tech…